EDUCATION
TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY
JANUARY 21, 2026 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
HVAC: TYPES OF HEATING & PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
Apartment Communities Have Four Main Types Of Heating:
Electric baseboard heating, electric furnace heating, gas furnace heating, and hydronic heating. This course contains a little general science, a little mechanical reasoning, and a good dose of practical application to help you tackle the most common issues related to each heating system.
TUESDAY
FEBRUARY 4, 2026 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
FROM APATHY TO EMPATHY
Effectively Communicate and Interact with Residents
Repairing appliances can be time-consuming and expensive. Looking into the simple repairs and fixes can save time and money down the road.
Topics include:
• How to recognize apathetic behavior
• Taking an empathetic approach
• Handling rent increases with empathy
• The importance of knowing your sub-markets
• New tools to handle difficult situations
• Much more!
THURSDAY-FRIDAY
FEBRUARY 5-6, 2026 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
FIRE SAFETY ADMINISTRATOR( FSA) CERTIFICATION COURSE
The Fire Safety Administrator( FSA) Certification Course is the must-have training for owners, managers, and staff of high-rise multifamily buildings in Denver. Ensure the safety of your residents, protect your property, and meet regulatory requirements with this comprehensive, industry-focused program.
Who Should Attend?
• Apartment community owners & operators
• Property managers & leasing agents
• Maintenance & engineering teams
• Security & concierge staff
• Resident services coordinators
APPLIANCE REPAIR: SIMPLE FIXES
WEDNESDAY
JANUARY 28, 2026 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Explore Simple, Overlooked Maintenance Practices That Keep Appliances Running Efficiently
Repairing appliances can be time-consuming and expensive. Looking into the simple repairs and fixes can save time and money down the road.
This class will focus on the stuff that is often overlooked in the maintenance of appliances, such as cleaning, and discuss what parts we should save from appliances that are past their usable lifespan
TUESDAY
FEBRUARY 4, 2026 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
THE BASICS OF MEASUREMENT & BLUEPRINT READING
This class will teach the basics of measurement and blueprint reading, essential skills for maintenance professionals. Students will learn how to properly read a tape measure, including tips and tricks to simplify measurements, as well as the symbols and extra features on a tape measure. The course will also introduce various squares and levels, with practical tips for cutting, leveling, and aligning accurately.
Don’ t forget to bring your tape measure to class!
TUESDAY
FEBRUARY 10, 2026 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
PLUMBING 101: PIPES, FITTINGS, AND CLEAN-OUTS
What can go wrong and how to make simple repairs
In your role as a maintenance technician, you’ ll need to know about the pipes behind the walls of your apartment community. In particular, you’ ll need to know what can go wrong with them, and how to make a few simple repairs. This class will teach you the essential components of pipes, fittings, and cleanouts and how they impact your role as a maintenance professional.
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